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US Offers 15-Year Security Guarantees to Ukraine Amid Trump-Putin Talks

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance > At a Glance > - US offers 15-year security guarantees to Ukraine; Zelensky wants 50 years. > - Trump hosted Zelensky at his Florida...

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Government News Political News

House Must Pass 9 Appropriations Bills Before Jan. 30 or Face Shutdown

Hannah E. Clearwater December 30, 2025

At a Glance Only 3 of 12 appropriations bills have cleared the House, leaving 9 to pass before the Jan. 30 deadline. The House returns on Jan. 6,...

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Local News Political News

Iowa Republicans Near Senate Supermajority as West Des Moines Seat Goes to Vote

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance West Des Moines District 16 seat up for a special election Republicans need one more seat to regain a Senate supermajority Voter turnout...

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International Relations Political News World News

China Mediates Cambodia-Thai Truce in Yunnan, Pledges Aid

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 30, 2025

At a Glance China hosts foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand in Yunnan after a fresh ceasefire. The meeting follows a decisive truce that...

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Political News World News

Trump Warns Iran, Pushes Gaza Ceasefire, Seeks Netanyahu Pardon

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 30, 2025

At a Glance President Donald Trump warns Iran of further strikes if its nuclear program resumes. Trump and Netanyahu push for the second phase of...

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Political News World News

US Cuts Aid, Pledges $2 B to UN Amid ‘Adapt or Die’ Mandate

Hannah E. Clearwater December 30, 2025

At a Glance $2 billion U.S. pledge to UN humanitarian aid announced Monday U.S. foreign assistance cuts force UN agencies to "adapt, shrink or...

Zohran Mamdani stands in New York City with a tablet showing a map and a digital screen behind him

Local News Political News

Mamdani’s Jan 1 Takeover: New York’s First 100 Days Set to Test a Movement-Candidate Agenda

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 30, 2025

At a Glance Zohran Mamdani will take office as NYC mayor on Jan 1. He pledges free child care, free bus service, and a rent-freeze for ~1 million...

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Breaking News Crime Political News

Man Arrested for Pipe Bombs at DNC and RNC on Jan. 6

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 30, 2025

At a Glance Man arrested Dec. 4 for placing two pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committees on Jan. 6. He claimed the...

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Military News Political News World News

China Launches 2-Day Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan, Citing US Arms Sale

Morgan J. Carter December 30, 2025

At a Glance China's military staged a second-day joint live-fire drill around Taiwan, citing a US arms sale. The exercise, dubbed Justice Mission...

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Election News Political News

2026 Primaries Heat Up: Texas, Georgia, Michigan, Maine and California Face Epic Showdowns

Aiden V. Crossfield December 30, 2025

At a Glance Texas Senate primary pits Sen. John Cornyn against Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt. Georgia's governor and Senate races feature Burt Jones,...